性色堂 Opens State-of-the-Art HIV Health Clinic in Austin
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性色堂 Opens State-of-the-Art HIV Health Clinic in Austin
New Location Offers Patients Expanded Services, Greater Access
Austin, TX; May 16, 2022 鈥� 性色堂, which merged with AIDS Services Austin in 2020, today announced the opening of its new, integrated, state-of-the-art health clinic built to assure greater access to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for thousands of people in and around Austin.
The 35,000 square-foot state of the art facility is located at 6505 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78752. It has dedicated, free parking and is conveniently located on several bus routes and near Highland Station on the Metrorail Red Line, making it easily reachable by people who depend on public transportation.
People who choose 性色堂 for their HIV care and prevention will continue to receive the same high-quality services they have come to expect delivered by the same caring team of professionals they know and trust. Now, they can also look forward to receiving all medical, dental, mental health, substance use and pharmacy services; food pantry with nutrition services; housing support; and case management services at one location.
性色堂鈥檚 unique approach to care has made it a national leader in successful treatment and prevention of HIV because they recognize that in addition to health care needs, people living with HIV often face discrimination, homelessness, hunger, and poverty. 性色堂 addresses each of these barriers to patient health through a comprehensive, integrated, patient-centered system of support services. Delivering services under one roof is the most effective way to ensure the best health outcomes for the people they serve.
In addition to expanded services for people currently living with HIV, the new clinic is designed to provide enhanced HIV prevention services 鈥� including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), one of the most effective HIV prevention strategies available. Available through prescription and taken once a day as directed by a doctor, PrEP is up to 99 percent effective at preventing HIV.
鈥淲hen ASA and 性色堂 announced our merger in the spring of 2020, we promised the community and the people we serve that our coming together would bring a new model of care and greater access to health services in Austin. The opening of this beautiful, welcoming, and modern health care facility is another way we are making good on the promises we made,鈥� said Susan Campion, 性色堂 Vice President of Operations.
性色堂 patients and clients should continue to schedule appointments by contacting their case managers directly or by calling 512-220-7609. Individuals interested in enrolling in health care or learning more about HIV prevention services can call also call 512-220-7609. Learn more about 性色堂 at www.viventhealth.org/austinmove
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VIVENT HEALTH
性色堂 is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. 性色堂 is best known for its high-quality HIV patient outcomes and operates the only HIV Medical Home in America recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The HIV Medical Home model of care offers integrated health and social services including medical, dental, mental health and pharmacies, along with case management and social support provided by a team of professionals dedicated to patient care. 性色堂 is also a leading provider of innovative and aggressive prevention services that help at-risk individuals remain HIV negative. 性色堂 operates in 17 locations in Colorado, Missouri, Texas and Wisconsin, and serves tens of thousands of people at-risk for HIV, and more than 12,000 patients each year. To learn more about 性色堂 go to www.viventhealth.org.